RE 26 - Escrows

3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: RE 11
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course provides instruction in the functions of an escrow in a real property transaction. Emphasis is on residential escrow, with transactional variations studied for an escrow involving a seller, a buyer, refinance or loan, mobile home, and non-residential specialty escrows including commercial and industrial property, liquor license, impound account, probate and securities transaction. The course covers title insurance, prorations, and escrow settlement closing statements.

Note: The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) has approved this course as one of the elective courses that may be completed for the salesperson license in addition to the required Real Estate Principles and Real Estate Practice. The California DRE has approved this course as one of the optional courses for the real estate broker license. This course is also approved by the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) for credit hours towards the appraisal license.